"I hope so," Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
He then retrieved all the surrounding defensive formations he had set up.
During this period, not only had Ye Yunfei fused a batch of Chaos God-Grade treasures, but he had also broken through a minor cultivation stage, significantly boosting his overall strength.
With a flash, Ye Yunfei instantly distanced himself from that patch of space.
"My movement speed has increased again," Ye Yunfei chuckled.
Right at that moment, his expression changed slightly. He retrieved a Message Jade Slip from his person and scanned the dozens of messages stored within.
"The Guardian Faction has specially dispatched a group of powerhouses to hunt me down in the First Void," Ye Yunfei said coldly.
These messages had been sent by his slaves.
Not long ago, Ye Yunfei had enslaved many First, Second, Third, and Fourth Level Sovereign Gods from the Guardian Faction. These slaves had now dispersed to various Guardian Faction branch strongholds or battlefields, gathering intelligence for Ye Yunfei from within the faction.
Thus, when the order to hunt down Ye Yunfei was issued from the Guardian Faction headquarters, his slaves immediately sent him the news.
"The Guardian Faction headquarters has quite a few powerful Chaos Gods. There aren't just Senior-level Chaos Gods; there might even be Perfect Chaos Gods. If the Guardian Faction is truly committed to hunting you down, you need to be careful," Hun Lao spoke up immediately.
"Come what may, the conflict between me and the Guardian Faction isn't new. I anticipated this a long time ago," Ye Yunfei replied coldly.
At that moment, Ye Yunfei took out several other Message Jade Slips from his person. These jade slips also contained many messages, which he scanned one by one.
"It's not just the Guardian Faction. Several other major powers have also specially dispatched experts to hunt me down in the First Void," Ye Yunfei said slowly after reading all the messages he had received.
"The Blade Realm, the Great Netherworld, and the Rune Sacred Land are among those involved. They've even posted heavy rewards to hire the Blood Bandits to participate in the hunt," he added.
"So many major powers sending experts after you. They truly think highly of you!" Hun Lao sighed after hearing this.
"So, from now on, we'll constantly be hunted by Chaos Gods? It seems we'll have to keep a much lower profile going forward. We can't just expose our location. Once discovered, a whole group of Chaos Gods will be on our tails. That's incredibly dangerous," Jin Jiao Long Can drew in a sharp breath of shock, voicing his concern.
"With so many major factions sending so many Chaos Gods after me, it's true that we do need to keep a lower profile now," even Ye Yunfei felt the pressure. He knew that while his strength had increased a lot recently, it didn't mean he could fight so many Chaos Gods simultaneously. He was confident, but not arrogant.
"Fortunately, I possess numerous concealment and disguise techniques. As a last resort, I can have one of my Clones carry the Phantom Tower while moving about the First Void. My Clones possess independent Soul Bodies. Any random one sent out will be very difficult for those Chaos Gods to detect. Alternatively, I can have a Sovereign God-ranked slave carry the Phantom Tower around. Those slaves are completely loyal to me," Ye Yunfei added with a smile.
"That's perfect, Master! Starting now, have a slave carry the Phantom Tower around in the First Void. That way, it'll be very hard for those Chaos Gods to track you. I think that's the safest approach," Hu Mei chimed in excitedly upon hearing Ye Yunfei's idea.
"Alright then. I'll have a Fourth Level Sovereign God slave come over right away," Ye Yunfei nodded.
He then took out a Communication Jade Slip and sent a message.
Not long after, one of his slaves received the summons and secretly made his way to Ye Yunfei's current location.
Ye Yunfei entered the Phantom Tower and instructed this slave to begin roaming the First Void carrying the tower.
This slave was a Fourth Level Sovereign God from the Guardian Faction. Ye Yunfei believed the Chaos Gods from the major factions would have a hard time seeing through this ruse.
Just as Ye Yunfei entered the Phantom Tower and had that slave begin his movements, the Chaos Gods dispatched by various major factions started searching throughout the First Void for traces of Ye Yunfei.
Furthermore, those major powers gave orders for a large number of their affiliated forces to participate, conducting a widespread search for Ye Yunfei across the entire First Void.
Beyond just the Blood Bandits, many mercenary groups of varying sizes within the First Void, as well as all sorts of organizations specializing in taking lives for money, were hired and joined the hunt for Ye Yunfei.
For a time, beings searching for Ye Yunfei could be found everywhere in the First Void. The name 'Ye Yunfei' also began to quietly circulate across the First Void.
Many forces or families who were previously unfamiliar with Ye Yunfei couldn't help but start asking around, wondering just who this 'Ye Yunfei' was that so many powers large and small were searching for.
Ye Yunfei, possessing numerous slaves and Clones, naturally learned of this situation very quickly and couldn't help but smile wryly.
"Master, quite a few factions in the First Void have started publicly offering rewards for any information regarding you. Those bastards are despicable! We need to show them some color!" Hu Mei said indignantly.
"Let it be. With so many factions, large and small, currently tracking my whereabouts in the First Void, it's difficult for us to confront them one by one. If they truly manage to find me, we'll give them something to remember then," Ye Yunfei replied.
"Master, what do we do next, then?" Hu Mei asked again.
"I came to the First Void with three goals. First, to find Qing Luo. Second, to find Elder Huang. Third, to participate in the war between the Hunyuan Sect and the Guardian Faction. Our next moves will naturally revolve around these three objectives. I imagine the Earth Gate is currently using all its resources to search for Qing Luo and Elder Huang. If I look for them myself, I wouldn't know where to start right now. So, for now, we'll head to the next battlefield," Ye Yunfei thought for a moment before speaking.
Thus, Ye Yunfei began moving using his movement technique, heading towards one of the many battlefields where the Hunyuan Sect and the Guardian Faction were currently fighting.
Within the First Void, the war between the Hunyuan Sect and the Guardian Faction had long since become public knowledge. Both sides had deployed multiple armies to engage in battle.
Ye Yunfei had a group of slaves and Clones within the Guardian Faction. Some of these slaves and Clones had already been deployed to various battlefields to participate in the fighting. Through them, Ye Yunfei knew the specific locations and statuses of many of these battlefields.
While Ye Yunfei was making his way towards one such battlefield, within an ordinary world located in the Heavenly Deer World Cluster of the First Void...
At the headquarters of a certain sect, a man in white robes stood with his hands clasped behind his back atop a tall peak, his gaze fixed on the distant void.
This man in white had a scholarly and gentle appearance, with kind features. Every movement was imbued with a refined, intellectual aura, making him resemble a well-read scholar from a mortal world.
"Reporting to the Sect Master, all the members of this sect have now been enslaved. This is the sixth faction we have taken control of within the First Void," an elderly man arrived from a distance, landing on the peak and bowing respectfully to the white-robed man.
"Very good. Pass down the order: continue seeking out suitable targets within the First Void and bring them under our control. The First Void is currently in utter chaos, presenting the perfect opportunity for our Soul Race to act. We must seize this chance amidst the turmoil to establish control over a batch of factions across the voids, laying the foundation for our Soul Race's return to the Chaotic Void Sea. However, for now, avoid provoking any major powers. We cannot allow those factions to know the Soul Race has returned," the white-robed man nodded before speaking.
"Also, from now on, I am the Sect Master of this sect. No matter the occasion, you must address me as such," he paused for a moment before emphasizing.
"Sect Master, rest assured, I have remembered," the old man promptly replied.
"Ah, Sect Master. I've just received some news. A young human named Ye Yunfei is being hunted by many factions across the First Void. Numerous forces have even posted hefty bounties for any clues regarding his whereabouts. Furthermore, I've heard that one of our Soul Race's Royal Highnesses is also investigating Ye Yunfei," the old man suddenly added.
"Is that so? One of our Soul Race's royalty is investigating this human kid named Ye Yunfei? That suggests this human youth might harbor some secrets. Hearing this piques my interest as well. Send someone immediately to investigate this Ye Yunfei. If we find his whereabouts, I will go and meet him myself," the white-robed man said.
"Very well, Sect Master. I'll send someone to investigate right away," the old man nodded.
"Quickly settle all matters regarding this sect. Then we proceed to the next target. We must take advantage of the chaos to expand our territory faster, seizing control of more factions," the white-robed man instructed again.
"Sect Master, I will arrange it now. It won't be long before we can depart for the next target," the old man replied, then turned and left.
"The Chaotic Void Sea has officially entered an era of turmoil. Such times are highly advantageous for our Soul Race's return. One day, our Soul Race will once again become the most powerful race in the Chaotic Void Sea, reigning supreme over it. In this turbulent era, I must also work quickly to grow stronger, to expand my power and influence. Only then can I elevate my standing within the Soul Race," the white-robed man's gaze swept across the distant void as he murmured softly to himself.
With that, he sat down cross-legged and began cultivating.
From his head immediately surged dazzling circles of Soul Light, one after another.
This Soul Light was condensed from an extremely dense concentration of Soul Power energy, illuminating the space around him brilliantly.